The Tigers upstaged the hosts, the She-Devils, 14-0 at the Denman Recreation Area.

While coach Albert Albury was delighted with the first-up victory, he would have been more impressed with the team’s defence.

The Denman outfit launched a number of attacking raids but came up short on the scoreboard.

In round two, the Tigers tackle arch rivals Muswellbrook at McKinnon Field while the She-Devils lock horns with Singleton.

Both matches will be played on Sunday.